Sisters and Brothers,
Happy Lunar New Year. We are officially starting the year of hare. This Friday, we will discuss St. Paul's first letter to Corinthians as our first bible study the year of hare.
In chapter 8, Paul answered the question regarding meat sacrifice to idols. Essentially Paul urges them to take a communitarian rather than an individualistic view of their Christian freedom. Many decisions that they consider pertinent only to their private relationship with God have, in fact, social consequences. Nor can moral decisions be determined by merely theoretical considerations; they must be based on concrete circumstances, specifically on the value and needs of other individuals and on mutual responsibility within the community.
Another important message Paul gave us is an statement of his own course. He will avoid any action that might harm another Christian. We know Paul was not just saying that but actually fulfilled with the expense of his life. Although not any one can be martyr, nor martyrdom is supposed to get promoted, we Christian do need to follow Lords command and be a true living Christian. Paul reminder and his life story give us a perfect example to follow. May Lord give us wisdom and strength to be your true followers.
in Christ,
Dan
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